Wilton Memorial Day parade, 1965

Herbert Anderson of Wilton (1887–1989) captured these photos of the Wilton American Post’s Memorial Day parade in 1965. Along with the legion members, the Royall High School band took part in the event.  Do you have more information on these photos? Contact the...

Bill Karis Shoe Store, Norwalk, circa 1910

The Bill Karis Shoe Store, located at 105 Main St. in Norwalk, circa 1910. Left to right: Joe Wepfer, Alvin Wruck and William Karis. More historic photos are available at the Monroe County Local History Room’s website at www.MCLHR.org. In its April 24 issue, the...

Tuttle Hill, 1910s

Men construct the road on what is now County Highway ZZ, on Tuttle Hill, just southwest of Ontario, most likely in the 1910s. The back of the photo has the inscription, “Grandpa Phil Bolden driving 1st team working on Tuttle Hill.” Do you have more information about...

Pictures from the past: Early 20th century Ontario

These undated, early 20th century images depict Ontario. Can you offer more information on the photos and what they portray? Contact the County Line at (608) 337-4232 or countyline@centurytel.net. (Photos courtesy of Aldis Strazdins)

Palen Park: Before and after

Although Ontario has diminished since the August 2018 flood and the subsequent removal of many downtown buildings, one bright spot remains. Pictured above is Palen Park in 2012. Below are photos from last August featuring the gardening skills of Ontario resident...

Monroe County Retired Teachers Association, 1992

Pictured here is a 1992 photo of the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association. First row (left to right): Wilma Tucker, Doris Deno, Elly Jacobsen and Ethel Molstad. Second row: Margaret Kortbein, Helen Peterson, Julia Peterson, Vera Evans, Margery Schumacher,...

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